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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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University of Staffordshire

Stoke-on-Trent · Guardian UK #92

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/10

Aston

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

3/10

Staffordshire

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Aston University, Birmingham leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary). University of Staffordshire is ahead on employment, courses, scholarship.

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Staffordshire at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and University of Staffordshire both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Law. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; University of Staffordshire offers 287 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £5,490 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £17,500 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £6,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 14 and University of Staffordshire in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Accounting: £29,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £20,000 from University of Staffordshire. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 7 and University of Staffordshire in 5, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#416
QS World
—
#401
THE World
#1201
#39
Guardian UK
#92
1895
Established
1914
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Aston University, Birmingham

University of Staffordshire

85.2%
83%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£37,600
£26,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
87.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
4.1%

International

International student share

169
287

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Aston

67 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India40.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam4%
VS

Staffordshire

26 countries · 4.1% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan29.8%
  • 🇮🇳India19.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka5.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

Subjects

30 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Aston University, Birmingham

University of Staffordshire

Also taught at both: Accounting, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology, Health & Social Care, History, Human Resource Management, Adult Nursing, Media & Film Studies, Biochemistry, Management, Mental Health Nursing, Biotechnology.

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

Only at University of Staffordshire

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£22,580
University of Staffordshire
£17,090

University of Staffordshire is about £5,490 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
University of Staffordshire
£17,500

University of Staffordshire is about £6,500 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Aston University, Birmingham

University of Staffordshire

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    64%Satisfaction93%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    79%Satisfaction75%

  • Software Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    84%Satisfaction74%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • General Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    75%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    85%Satisfaction75%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    80%Satisfaction85%

  • Accounting

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Staffordshire: common questions

Is Aston University, Birmingham or University of Staffordshire cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £5,490 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £17,500 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £6,500 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Aston University, Birmingham and University of Staffordshire?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Marketing, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, General Engineering and 18 more.

Is Aston University, Birmingham or University of Staffordshire better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £21,000 from University of Staffordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Aston University, Birmingham and 84% at University of Staffordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Aston University, Birmingham or University of Staffordshire offer more courses?

University of Staffordshire lists 287 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at University of Staffordshire?

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 21 subject areas that University of Staffordshire does not, including Chemical Engineering, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Building & Construction, Biomedical Engineering, English Language, Information Systems & Data Science, Mathematics and 13 more.

What can you study at University of Staffordshire but not at Aston University, Birmingham?

University of Staffordshire teaches 22 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied Computing, Forensic Science, Education Studies, Applied Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 14 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Staffordshire287 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses